Spacenet Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilat Satellite Networks (News - Alert)
Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT) and a leading provider of managed network services,
is showcasing its full suite of communication network solutions for
public utilities and energy companies at the annual DistribuTECH
conference held at the San Diego Convention Center on January 29-31,
2013.

At booth #3048, Spacenet's executives will discuss the need of
public utilities and energy companies with disparate locations for
secure, fast and reliable connectivity, with a lower total cost of
network ownership. Spacenet will feature its Armadillo line of
ruggedized, all-weather VSAT platforms, including the new Armadillo
Advantage™ VSAT Hybrid.

Spacenet's Armadillo Advantage is a hybrid VSAT that integrates a
primary Ku-band VSAT and a back-up Inmarsat (News - Alert) BGANTM terminal
housed securely within rugged all-weather housing. It includes three
main state-of-the art components: a Gilat SkyEdge® II
VSAT, an Inmarsat BGAN terminal, and a remotely managed Router. The
Armadillo Advantage VSAT terminal is designed for primary use with
Spacenet's advanced custom network and standard ConnexstarTM
offerings and also supports other WAN technologies such as 3G/4G, T1,
Cable and DSL.

"Whether it's gas, electric or water, today's public utilities are
working diligently to deliver these vital services in the safest, most
efficient manner possible," said Glenn Katz (News - Alert), Spacenet's CEO. "As one f
the nation's leading providers of managed network services to utilities,
our job is to ensure that our customers can communicate, no matter
where, no matter when, and no matter what. Products like our new
Armadillo Advantage do precisely that. This unique technology provides a
seamless primary VSAT connection with an alternate satellite (Inmarsat
BGANTM) Remote Access path to ensure fast, secure and highly
reliable SCADA, data, voice and video networking for customers in any
location and any environment."

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Also at booth #3048, Spacenet experts will be on hand to discuss
how Spacenet's full-range of technology-neutral solutions offer
utilities the most reliable and cost-effective connectivity for each
site, whether satellite-based such as VSAT, BGAN, or land-based
communications such as Cable, Fiber, T1, DSL, or 3G/4G. Spacenet's
managed network services feature built-in redundancy for high
availability, quick deployment times, fast data transmission and fast
response times with real-time control, and 24/7 service supported by
Spacenet's state-of-the-art network operations centers.

For more information on Spacenet's comprehensive network managed
services for public utilities, visit www.spacenet.com
or call 866.480.2263.

About Spacenet®

Since 1981, Spacenet Inc. has designed, implemented and managed some of
the largest communications networks for US-based business, industrial
and government customers. Spacenet has a longstanding tradition of
industry leadership and innovation, and today manages communications at
more than 150,000 locations for customers including many Fortune 500
companies and major government agencies.

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT) is a leading provider
of products and services for satellite-based broadband communications.
Gilat develops and markets a wide range of high-performance satellite
ground segment equipment and VSATs, with an increasing focus on the
consumer and Ka-band market. In addition, Gilat enables mobile SOTM
(Satellite-on-the-Move) solutions providing low-profile antennas, next
generation solid-state power amplifiers and modems. Gilat also provides
managed network and satellite-based services for rural telephony and
Internet access via its subsidiaries in the United States, Peru and
Colombia.

With over 25 years of experience, and over a million products shipped to
more than 85 countries, Gilat has provided enterprises, service
providers and operators with efficient and reliable satellite-based
connectivity solutions, including cellular backhaul, banking, retail,
e-government and rural communication networks. Gilat also enables
leading defense, public security and news organizations to implement
advanced, on-the-move tactical communications on board their land, air
and sea fleets using Gilat's high-performance SOTM solutions. For more
information, please visit us at www.gilat.com